Military Parade 

Constantin Guys, known for his depictions of 19th-century Parisian life, captured the grandeur and spectacle of a military parade in this quick sketch. The drawing, executed in pencil and wash, showcases his keen observation of detail and his ability to convey movement and atmosphere. The composition focuses on a single rider and his horse, dominating the foreground and positioned against a backdrop of a vast crowd and soldiers. The loose, gestural lines of the drawing contribute to its dynamic energy, emphasizing the dynamism of the scene. This work reflects Guys's fascination with the fashionable and the military, which he frequently explored in his drawings and watercolors.